Fall Line and Rivers
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• The Fall Line is about twenty miles wide and separates the Piedmont region from the Coastal Plain region.
• It marks the part of the state where the elevation begins to drastically drop towards sea level.
• This causes water to run down hill at an increased rate.
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• In the state’s early days, Georgians built cities like Columbus, Macon, Milledgeville, and Augusta along the Fall Line rivers.
• These cities began as places where goods were transferred from boats to wagons and trains.
• Today, the Fall Line features some of the state’s most beautiful waterfalls.
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• The Chattahoochee River begins in the Blue Ridge Mountains and flows southwest toward Alabama and the Gulf of Mexico.
• The Chattahoochee is an important source of water for Georgia, as well as for Alabama and Florida.
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Chattahoochee River
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• In the past, cities along the river used it as a source of power for mills and as a means of transportation.
• Today, many man-made lakes harness water from the river for hydroelectricity, drinking water, and flood control.
• It is also used for recreational activities like kayaking, canoeing, and fishing.
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Chattahoochee River
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• The Savannah River begins in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and is the natural boundary between Georgia and South Carolina.
• It flows southwest toward Savannah and empties into the Atlantic Ocean.
• It’s important for shipping and trade because its deep waters and width make it possible for large ships to navigate.© 2015 Brain Wrinkles
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